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Family Game Day

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Department at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Department
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Take a break from the screens and join us for an afternoon of family fun! We’ll have a variety of classic and new board and card games for all ages to enjoy together.

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Sounds from the Stacks: Tim Vaziri

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby Stage at Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Lobby Stage
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us for the next installment of our Sounds from the Stacks concert series, featuring a live performance by local jazz guitarist Tim Vaziri.

Fantasy Faire ; October 18, 12:30-4:30

Fantasy Faire

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Outdoor Grounds (COR) at Cordova Library

Age Group:

Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Library Outdoor Grounds (COR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens, Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, Neighborhood Events
Event Details:

Join us for the 2nd Annual Fantasy Faire at the Cordova Library! Partake in a fantastical afternoon, full of crafts, games, food, and more! 

 

 

First Time Homebuyer's Session

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room (RAL) at Raleigh Library

Age Group:

Adults, Adults-Seniors
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Room: Meeting Room (RAL)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Community Information, Personal Finance
Registration Required
Event Details:

When it comes to buying a home, it can be hard to know where to start. The first-time homebuyer's session is a workshop that will walk you through the process. Hear from Crye Leike's agent, Darnell McCurdy. 

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AI for Beginners: AI Art (Images and Video)

10:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Meeting Room (COR)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Learn how to identify AI art with live demos of AI images and video, and participate in an open discussion on ethics, copyright and data privacy. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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East Shelby Library: Computer Classes

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology

Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.

2026 Class Schedule:

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

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East Shelby Library: Computer Classes

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology

East Shelby Library: Computer Classes

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology

Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.

2026 Class Schedule:

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

East Shelby Library: Computer Classes

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology

East Shelby Library: Computer Classes

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology

East Shelby Library: Computer Classes

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology

Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.

2026 Class Schedule:

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

East Shelby Library: Computer Classes

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology

East Shelby Library: Computer Classes

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology

Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.

2026 Class Schedule:

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

East Shelby Library: Computer Classes

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
East Shelby Library
Library Branch: East Shelby Library
Room: Meeting Room A (ESB)
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology

Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.

2026 Class Schedule:

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.

2026 Class Schedule:

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.

2026 Class Schedule:

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.

2026 Class Schedule:

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.

2026 Class Schedule:

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo

Free Computer Classes at the Cordova Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults, Adults-Seniors
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Teen Innovation Center
Age Group: Adults, Adults-Seniors
Program Type: Computers and Technology
Event Details:

Join our beginner-friendly free computer classes! We will use the public computers in the back area of the library. No registration needed and all adults welcome.

2026 Class Schedule:

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Friends of the Library logo